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    Cheap XP Pro

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by spizzak, Nov 5, 2006.

  1. spizzak

    spizzak Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone know if a place where I can get a copy of XP Pro cheaper than Best Buy? And Also what is the OEM Version of XP Pro
     
    spizzak, Nov 5, 2006
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    koryo Notebook Consultant

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    My solution? Check ebay, everything's cheaper if you know how to find a good seller.
     
    koryo, Nov 5, 2006
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  3. spizzak

    spizzak Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah I've been looking but its just hard to tell if you've got a reliable source
     
    spizzak, Nov 5, 2006
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    qhn Notebook User

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    best is that u would save some 10-15%
    any higher saving than that smells trouble
    so for 10-15% saving i would recommend a direct buy from a store, saving u more than that in headache

    OEM:
    An “OEM” license is a license distributed by an Original Equipment Manufacturer, or an “OEM.” An OEM is a person or company who builds and sells computers. Some OEMs also distribute software, especially operating systems such as Microsoft® Windows
    ... meaning u do not own the licence, but the laptop manufacturer

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Nov 5, 2006
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  5. Sykotic

    Sykotic Notebook Evangelist

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    beware, some OEM software is BIOS locked, meaning it wont work on other OEMs or custom built computers. GL
     
    Sykotic, Nov 5, 2006
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